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When I test rode an early M8 Road Glide Special I was floored with how nimble it felt. Yes the RK may be a little more "nimble" but dang, I had no complaints at all with the RGS. Honestly there are so many advantages to the Road Glide once you get moving down the highway I personally wouldn't switch it out for a Road King. I try to set my bikes up for what they do most of the time (which in my case is going in a straight line). If you live in a big city and spend most of your time riding in it, I could see the advantage of a Road King. If you spend most of your time on the highway I would think the Road Glide is the better all around choice.
I also still have my 2003 FXDWG and love it. That being said I did add one tooth to the front pulley and installed a Baker six speed overdrive transmission to make it MUCH nicer on the highway. It also feels better around the backroads where I live with the extra tooth up front. Not as "jerky" and much easier riding.
When I test rode an early M8 Road Glide Special I was floored with how nimble it felt. Yes the RK may be a little more "nimble" but dang, I had no complaints at all with the RGS. Honestly there are so many advantages to the Road Glide once you get moving down the highway I personally wouldn't switch it out for a Road King. I try to set my bikes up for what they do most of the time (which in my case is going in a straight line). If you live in a big city and spend most of your time riding in it, I could see the advantage of a Road King. If you spend most of your time on the highway I would think the Road Glide is the better all around choice.
I also still have my 2003 FXDWG and love it. That being said I did add one tooth to the front pulley and installed a Baker six speed overdrive transmission to make it MUCH nicer on the highway. It also feels better around the backroads where I live with the extra tooth up front. Not as "jerky" and much easier riding.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
Well, I still have my 2001 WG. But I swapped the RG for an Indian Challenger. Not even comparable to the RG in terms of the ride or handling. Let the hate commence! lol
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